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Only Trump Knows Why Bondi Was Fired as Attorney General, Blanche Says

In his first news conference since being elevated to acting attorney general, Todd Blanche said that “nobody has any idea” what led to Pam Bondi’s dismissal other than President Trump.

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Kanye West ‘Should Never Have Been Invited,’ Starmer Says After Barring Rapper From UK

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government blocked the artist formerly known as Kanye West from entering Britain for the three-day Wireless Festival in July.

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U.S. Strikes Kharg Island as Trump Raises Iran Threats to Apocalyptic Levels

U.S. forces launched more than 90 “restrikes” on Kharg Island, Iran’s oil export hub, early on Tuesday but have avoided hitting oil infrastructure.

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Newlywed Wife of U.S. Soldier Released From Immigration Detention

The couple had gone to the husband’s Army base to complete paperwork so they could move in together. But within hours that plan derailed, and New York Times reporting about the case quickly spread.

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What the Iran War Will Do to Your Life and Our Economy

The disruptions caused by the conflict will significantly affect the cost of living.

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What Defines a Civilian Target in War?

It is illegal for any military to target civilians, as President Trump has suggested he would in threats against Iran. But the U.S. has sought significant leeway in defining a civilian target.

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Person Injured in Shooting Involving ICE in California, Police Say

The person’s condition and other details about the episode were not immediately clear. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened in the agricultural town of Patterson.

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Gulf Backers Invest $24 Billion in Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.

Despite speculation that the Iran war could scuttle commitments from Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries, their investments have been secured.

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Anthropic Claims Its New A.I. Model, Mythos, Is a Cybersecurity ‘Reckoning’

The company said on Tuesday that it was holding back on releasing the new technology but was working with 40 companies to explore how it could prevent cyberattacks.

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Shelly Kittleson, American Journalist Abducted in Iraq, Is Freed

The journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was abducted by a militia allied with Iran and held for a week. Iraqi officials say she was freed in exchange for the release of militia members.

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‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Being Replaced by ‘Comics Unleashed,’ CBS Says

The comedian and longtime producer will bring his syndicated programming to the late-night slot that “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” will vacate in May.

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‘Definitely a Sham’: As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate

U.S. imports from China have shrunk drastically. But billions of dollars of the change appear to be the result of accounting gimmicks and outright fraud.

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Despite High Oil Prices and Volatile Stocks, Companies See Openings for Deals

Bankers say companies are braving higher oil prices and whipsawing stock prices to seize on the willingness of federal antitrust enforcers to approve mergers.

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NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Spread ‘Moon Joy’ to the Public

While science can seem colorless and plain, NASA’s lunar crew members have brought expressiveness and emotion about their journey to mission control and the public.

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Protests in Mexico Challenge Move of Frida Kahlo Trove to Spain

Officials scrambled to reassure Mexicans that a collection of esteemed artworks would return by 2028. A rarely-seen will may clarify the collector’s wishes.

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What Is Longevity Medicine and How Do You Navigate It?

The field is ripe with opportunity — and opportunism. Here’s how to navigate it.

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See First Photos From NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Capturing a Setting Earth and Eclipse

The White House and NASA released imagery captured by the cameras of the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission.

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At Broadway’s ‘Rocky Horror Show,’ Fan Participation Is Tricky

The new musical is trying to calibrate just how much to rein in the audience participation that longtime fans are used to.

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Iranians Voice Shock and Defiance in Face of Trump’s Latest Deadline

President Trump has threatened devastating attacks if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Some Iranians questioned what had happened to American values.

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U.K. Bars Kanye West Over Antisemitism, Months Before Festival Performances

The BBC said that entry to the country was being denied to the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.

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Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank as Talk Accelerates Around North Korea Succession

Images of Kim Ju-ae at the helm of the military vehicle, with her father riding on top, added to speculation that she was being groomed to succeed him as North Korea’s leader.

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The Far Side

The Artemis II crew has gone farther from Earth than anyone has ever been.

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Gunman Is Killed in Shootout Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Official Says

Two other armed men were wounded in a clash with police officers, according to the regional governor.

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Trump Threatens ‘Complete Demolition’ by Midnight, and Dark Money Flows Into Midterms

Plus, a look behind the moon.

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Pakistan Says It Hit a Military Target. Investigations Suggest It Was a Rehab Center.

After the deadliest attack in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over, families searched among photos and remains for signs of their relatives.

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Bill Ackman’s Fund Offers to Buy Universal Music in $64 Billion Deal

The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label’s shareholders.

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Ukraine Ramps Up Attacks on Russian Oil, Aiming to Curb Iran War Windfall

As the Persian Gulf conflict boosts the oil revenue that finances Moscow’s war against Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are striking at Russia’s ability to refine and ship its crude.

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How Duchamp Inspired These 4 Artists

Decades after his death, he continues to influence contemporary artists. Here are four — of many — who have riffed on his urinal sculpture “Fountain.”

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What to Watch in the Election to Succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia

Clay Fuller, a Republican allied with President Trump, will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in the election to fill the remainder of Ms. Greene’s term after her resignation from Congress.

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‘No Labels’ Arizona Wants to Rebrand as the Independent Party

Both the Democratic and Republican parties in Arizona have been locked in a legal battle with a chapter of the group “No Labels” as it tries to rechristen itself.

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